Senior Consultant US-Focused Markets Group (US-FMG) FAAS

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The opportunity

To further support the significant growth of ourFinancial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS)team in Switzerland we are looking to hire additional highly-qualified resources inZurich/Basel. Specifically as part of this job posting we are looking for a Senior Consultantto support our US-Focused Markets Group (US-FMG). Working across many different industries this individual will develop by executing and leading US GAAP SOX 404 and US capital markets specific FAAS projects. It is all about listening to our clients asking the better questions and supporting them in areas where there are no off-the-shelf solutions.

Your key responsibilities

• Collaborate with the EY FAAS leadership in Switzerland to develop and execute on strategies for individual clients to satisfy high client expectations
• Work with other service lines and subject matter experts in providing an integrated service delivery model across functions in an international team to meet our clients high expectations
• Be responsible for supporting and delivering US GAAP / US capital markets type FAAS projects and contribute to the growth of the FAAS US-FMG
• Be responsible for delivering SOX 404 advisory service in connection with transactions and support with Day 2 topics
• Participation in projects to implement ESG-related disclosure requirements including process and controls around the required disclosures
• Support the team in fully understanding the clients business needs and expectations to develop client deliverables that are client-focused clear accurate and well-presented
• Team player focusing on coaching our colleagues locally and our off-shore team with a high degree of initiative and a high sense of responsibility
• Ensure work is delivered in a timely manner and in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Engage and develop new opportunities related to new FAAS projects solutions and relationships
• Ability to understand clients needs from transactions to SOX compliance
  

Skills and attributes for success

To qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelor or Master degree (preferred in Accounting/Finance) complemented with completed further relevant professional education (e.g. US CPA (preferred) or Swiss CPA ACCA CFA)
• 2 to 5 years of experience in audit or consulting with a focus on US GAAP PCAOB SOX SEC and US capital market transactions
• Advisory experience with capital markets transactions such as initial public offerings (IPOs) public debt listings carve-out transactions etc. is strongly encouraged
• Experience with SOX 404 process and controls is highly encouraged.
• IFRS knowledge is not required but a plus to support GAAP conversion projects
• A proven track record in managing high-performing teams including offshore/remote resources.
• Strong risk management knowledge and technical writing skills
• Proactive flexible and team-oriented from concept and design to implementation of projects. Intellectual curiosity and willingness to go the extra mile
• Ability to build relevant internal and external networks in a fast-paced international environment fostering sustainable relationships.
• Strong English skills (speaking and writing) is a prerequisite German and French are a plus.

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